Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2004
Encore Capital Group,
Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 000-26489 | 48-1090909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S Employer (Identification No.) | ||
5775 Roscoe Court
San Diego, California
92123
(Address of Principal
Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(877) 445-4581
(Registrant’s
Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On June 30, 2004 the Company closed on a new $75 million syndicated, three-year revolving credit facility to be utilized for the purpose of purchasing portfolios of receivables and for working capital needs. Interest rates on borrowings under the new credit facility will be, at the Company’s option, at the lender’s prime rate or at LIBOR plus a current margin of 250 basis points. The applicable margin will be adjusted quarterly based on a pricing grid which takes into account certain financial covenants related to the Company’s balance sheet and results of operations. The new credit facility is secured by all assets of the Company, except for the assets of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, MRC Receivables Corporation, in which the Company’s existing secured lender has a first priority security interest. The new facility also requires the Company to pay certain fees and expenses to the lender in connection with the previously disclosed related commitment letter and the credit facility. Copies of the Credit Agreement, Pledge and Security Agreement and Guaranty are being filed as exhibits hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
| 10.1 | Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004 among Encore Capital Group, Inc., the Lenders from time to time parties thereto and Bank One, NA as Administrative Agent (the "Credit Agreement") |
| 10.2 | Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, with respect to the Credit Agreement |
| 10.3 | Guaranty dated as of June 30, 2004, with respect to the Credit Agreement |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: July 2, 2004 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. By /s/ Barry R. Barkley —————————————— Barry R. Barkley Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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| Exhibit | Description |
| 10.1 | Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004 among Encore Capital Group, Inc., the Lenders from time to time parties thereto and Bank One, NA as Administrative Agent (the "Credit Agreement") |
| 10.2 | Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, with respect to the Credit Agreement |
| 10.3 | Guaranty dated as of June 30, 2004, with respect to the Credit Agreement |
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